This spring, a team from Rights & Democracy made up of the Democratic Development Officer, the Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Officer, and the Network Coordinator, implemented a project allowing Rights & Democracy’s partners from Colombian civil society to organize a parallel event for youth at the General Assembly of the Organization of American States in Medellin to discuss democracy and human rights. As part of this initiative, two members of the Network, including the author of the article below, as well as a representative from Quebec Native Women, had the chance to take part in this unique event.
Read Stories from the Field: Marjolaine Olwell
Video by Jean-Sébastien Marier from York University’s Glendon College, about his experience in Colombia.
See the video Stories from the Field : Jean-Sébastien Marier
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Network News : June 01, 2008
From June 1 to 3, 2008, the Organization of American States will hold its 38th annual general assembly in Medellin, Colombia, with a focus on youth and democracy. Rights & Democracy is supporting a series of public events and workshops in Medellin just prior to the general assembly to help engage youth in democratic processes, the promotion of non-violence and peacebuilding activities. (Source : E-Libertas)
